1501 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202

$975,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
2,431  sqft
Built in 1913

This unassuming corner building sits proudly in the heart of the Evanston Arts District, also known as the West Village. The original early 1900's corner market (Frederick's or Fred's Finer Foods) was transformed into a stunning single-family home by its award-winning architect owners in 2014. The first floor space, with 10' ceilings, allows for a living/dining/kitchen/and table nook, as well as a coveted main floor bedroom and full bath. This bedroom opens to the living space with a sliding barn-style door for maximum flexibility of use. A small addition to the back creates a garden/sitting room and adjacent mud room, with French doors to engage the backyard. The second floor has 8'9" ceilings and restored pine floors. It was developed into a primary bedroom and private bath with a walk-in closet, a second bedroom and full hall bathroom, and a laundry room. In addition you'll find an open study area at the top of the stairs with a built-in desk, and a fabulous north facing office/studio at the back of the house with beautiful, even light overlooking the yard. The opening from the living room to the second floor visually connects the two levels and allows light from the south facing facade to penetrate deep into the living space. A venting skylight adds more light and creates natural ventilation. The basement offers great space for storage and workshop (6'3'' height) and the 2-car brick garage offers additional workshop space as well. Central air, 200 amp electric, new plumbing and electrical, a sump pump, and an extensive list of quality upgrades and finishes will be available. The private fenced yard and lush garden, brick paths, ground-level deck, grill, and beautiful plantings all add to the serene, peaceful setting. This was a labor of love and with retired owners moving out of state, this is a rare and special opportunity for a new owner to enjoy this thriving community and neighborhood. Live within blocks of transportation, restaurants, groceries, Washington elementary, and the Robert Crown community center, library and play fields. Only a short distance to downtown Evanston, Northwestern and the Lake front.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Open Floorplan
Rooms:
Office, Study, Mud Room, Eating Area, Sitting Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Dining:
Kitchen/Dining Combo
Basement:
Full, English
A/C:
Space Pac
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam, Radiant, Zoned
Fireplace:
Wood Burning Stove, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Deck
Style:
Other
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2 Stories, Brick/Mortar

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
65
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
10242110250000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Gendel

About Evanston, IL

Housing

Number of Units
34,442
Median Home Value
$458,735
Median Rent
$1,435

43.62% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.95% are vacant.

Commute

Car
34.24%
Public Transportation
11.68%
Walk to Work
6.09%
Work from Home
45.40%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
79,913
Median Age
37.70
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
10.90%
Associate’s Degree
4.07%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.99%
Graduate Degree
38.89%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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